A third wave of artists set to perform at the multi-venue festival in May has been announced today with Gruff Rhys set to perform and also take part in a Q+A while at the festival. Blood Red Shoes, meanwhile, will bring their new and self-titled album to the Merseyside city for a one-off performance.

The Bug, Tennis, Neighbourhood, Years & Years, Tourist, Womans Hour and Sunshine Underground will also appear.

Earlier this year it was confirmed that Albert Hammond Jr. and New York rapper Action Bronson will perform in the city alongside The Hold Steady and former Doves frontman Jimi Goodwin. Also lining up to appear at the Merseyside festival in May will be Drenge, Royal Blood, The Wytches, Fat White Family, Superfood, San Fermin and Lyla Foy.

It was previously confirmed that John Cale and Thurston Moore will appear as keynote speakers at the festival, which takes place between May 1-3. 45,000 attendees are expected to attend this year’s conference. For more information, visit: Liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk